Poverty
Distress
noun, する verb
You'll be distressed and destitute if you're living in poverty.
こんきゅう
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
両親は生活に困窮していましたが、私にも彼らを助ける余裕はありませんでした。
My parents were living in poverty but I didn’t have the money to help them.